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Latest news for Preston, Lancashire. Covering the city and surrounding area this has the latest crime, traffic and travel, politics and other big news affecting the city of Preston.

Last push to save Fulwood Library

Jane Porter outside the library with her petition Two ongoing petitions have been created by regular library goers in a final campaign to prevent the closure of Fulwood Library. Lancashire County Council (LCC) has announced the possible closure […]

8 years ago
Preston’s new Indoor Market secures permission to be built

Inside how Preston's new look Indoor Market may be presented An important step in moving Preston’s Market from inside to outside has been secured. Planning permission for a new market hall, under the cover of the city’s grade-II listed Covered […]

8 years ago
New trampoline park Flip Out Preston opening

Inside the trampoline park in Fishwick A bouncing revolution is happening in Preston as a second trampoline park prepares to open. Flip Out in Preston is coming to a former warehouse in Fishwick. Costing £1million to […]

8 years ago
This is what hygiene inspectors found inside Preston supermarket

The closed One Stop in Ribbleton A mini-supermarket has been fined after eight dead mice were found scattered across the shop. One Stop Stores Limited was visited by environmental health officers who found the mice on glue […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Deepdale Road reopens after crash near prison

Police tape across the road A major Preston road was closed due to a crash. Preston Police closed Deepdale Road from Meadow Street to Preston Prison. It is understood a bicycle and a car have collided. […]

8 years ago
Safety warning after skinny-dipper rescued from Preston Docks

The man aboard the rescue boat Pic: Brian Sandham of Stillshot photography Firefighters have reminded the public about the dangers of swimming in open water after a rescue operation on Preston Dock during Sunday. A skinny-dipper got into difficulty in the Docks […]

8 years ago
Cromwell Road stabbing: Man remains in hospital with stab wound

Police are continuing to investigate a stabbing incident in Ribbleton involving a man and a woman. The junction of Ribbleton Avenue and Cromwell Road was closed off for a number […]

8 years ago
Winckley Square to be closed for two months of restoration work

Summer in Winckley Square Pic: Tony Worrall Winckley Square’s gardens are to be closed off for two months as major restoration work takes place. Nearly £1m of lottery money is being spent on a ‘transformation’ of the […]

8 years ago
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